SORBUS commixta 'Embley'

Commonly known as Chinese scarlet rowan

(Syn. Discolor) fine cut foliage, erect, bright red fruits and autumn colour

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Pot size - 10 to 15 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC

£80.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close

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Berries
These plants have berries.
Good to know
Wildlife plant - flies, bees and beetles are attracted to the flowers, birds to the berries.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight.
Place of origin
Garden origin
Deciduous
Leaves to 25cm (10in) long composed of 13-17 tapered leaflets. Bright red leaves in late autumn
White
Coastal / windswept
Slightly back from the sea
Fully hardy
Pinnate
Serrate
Elliptic
Height
10m (33ft)
Spread
7m (22ft)
Tree
Flowers in flat-topped clusters to 15cm (6in) across. Fruits profusely.
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Scented flowers
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Neutral to acid soil
Tolerates all
Full sun
Partial shade
Light, dappled shade.
Broadly conical
Bee friendly
Bird friendly